The 'truly mesmerising' Scottish amethyst cave near Edinburgh that everyone should see

Alexander Smail

1 May 2024 at 5:27 am·2-min read

A travel blogger has shared an amazing video of an 'Amethyst Cave' in Scotland, and has urged other Scots to "see it for themselves".

Fern Mather, 30, visited the Jupiter Artland sculpture park and art gallery just outside of Edinburgh last week. While there, the Glasgow blogger recorded her experience at 'The light pours out of me' exhibit and was quick to share it on TikTok.

The immersive art installation is an underground grotto that is covered with amethysts, and is surrounded by obsidian and gold barbed wire. Visitors journey down into the cave, where they can see its colourful and jagged walls up close.

Amethysts are popular for their vibrant hue and supposed healing properties. The violet quartz crystals are believed by some to help to relieve stress and reduce anxiety.

Speaking to the Daily Record, Fern said: "I would say it's a truly mesmerising experience in the middle of Jupiter Artland and would recommend everyone to go along and see it for themselves!"

Meanwhile, according to the Jupiter Artland website, the art installation's creator Anya GallaccIio states: "I would like it to be unsettling for people when they first encounter it. I'd like them to question whether they should enter the gate or not.

"Then, when they come into the space it is very formal, quite grandiose but intimate, a quiet place for one or two people."

Since being posted on Sunday, the video has been viewed more than 348,000 times on TikTok. It has also received more than 14,000 likes and 350 comments, with many TikTok users keen to share their thoughts on the "amazing" clip.

"I would love to sit in there for 15 mins and meditate," one shared, while a second revealed: "Adding to bucket list!"

"OMG this is stunning," a third echoed, while a fourth wrote: "Absolutely amazing"

More information about 'The light pours out of me' can be found on the Jupiter Artland website.

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